Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist II - (CRNA II)

About the role

As a CRNA at Novant Health's Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital you'll be trusted to deliver expert, independent anesthesia care across a variety of procedures and patient needs. From routine surgeries to complex cases, your clinical skill, judgment, and adaptability will help drive safe, compassionate care where it matters most.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective anesthesia care to pediatrics through geriatric populations
• Administer anesthetics for a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical procedures
• Monitor patients throughout anesthesia and recovery
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and surgical teams
• Adjust anesthetic plans as needed based on changing patient status
• Practice independently within full CRNA scope of privileges
• Float between sites based on staffing needs and patient volume

Requirements

Education

• BSN, MSN, DNP, and/or graduate diploma level certification required
• Graduate from both an Accredited School of Nursing and School of Nurse Anesthesia
• Certified by the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetist (NBCRNA) as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and recognized by the state of practice as a CRNA
• Must meet minimum continuing education requirements every four years of the NBCRNA

Experience

• Previous experience is not necessary
• Four to six week orientation period for new graduates (working with preceptor) is required
• Orientation period for experienced providers will depend on previous experience and clinical skills

Licensure & Certification

• Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required
• Current CRNA endorsement in appropriate state, required
• NBCRNA certification, required
• ACLS certification within NH policy, required
• BLS certification within NH policy, required
• PALS certification within NH policy, required

Additional Skills

• Extensive knowledge of current anesthetic agents, techniques, drugs and equipment
• Knowledge and skills necessary to modify the anesthetic plan of care suitable to patient age
• Considerable ability to make independent decisions, sometimes under stress, and to maintain a professional demeanor with patients, coworkers and physicians

Benefits

• Relocation bonus available
• Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital: 7 ORs and 2 procedure/trauma rooms
• Center City Outpatient Surgery Center: 9 ORs
• Case load includes